From time-to-time it helps us to know the pulse of our boaters so we can
commit our resources to the right programs. Please answer the following questions honestly.
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1) Are you a resident with waterfront property on the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes? Yes No
2) Are you a resident of Lake or McHenry Counties? Yes No
3) If you are a resident on the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes… do you own a watercraft? Yes No
4) How long have you been boating on the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes? 0-3 Years 4-7 Years 8-11+ Years My Whole Life
5) Did you take a stay-at-home vacation this year? Yes No
6) Did you utilize the chain for your Holidays/Vacation? Yes No
7) Did you tow your watercraft or have a slip? Tow Slip
8) Do You typically boat on? Weekends Weekdays Both
9) Which body of water do you typically boat on? Lower River (below dam) Upper River (above dam) Chain O’Lakes
10) Did you take your watercraft outside of the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes this year? Yes No
If so.... where? Lake Michigan Lake Geneva Wisconsin (Other) Illinois (Other) Other
If multiple locations, please specify
11) What type(s) of watercraft do you own? Don’t Own Open/Cabin Boat Wave/Jet Ski Pontoon Sailboat Fishing Boat Kayak Canoe
If multiple watercraft, please specify
12) Did you purchase your gasoline from various vendors on the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes? Sometimes Always Never
13) What do you mainly use the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes for? Pleasure Cruising Fishing/Hunting Wakeboarding/Tubing/Skiing All
14) Do you typically purchase a yearly sticker or temporary permits? Yearly Stickers Temp. Permits
15) If there were to be regular increase in fees would you rather.... Pay small increase every year Pay Larger Increase every several years
16) Have you used our EPAY Service to purchase your stickers? Yes No
17) Where do you typically purchase your stickers/permits?Online (EPAY) FWA Office (Mail-In) FWA Office (In-Person)Satellite Location
18) Compared to Year 2000, is navigating the Fox River/Chain O' Lakes...... Better Worse Same
19) Compared to year 2000, has water quality...... Improved Decreased Same
20) Do you feel that the Fox River/Chain O’Lakes are safer now than in previous years? Yes No
21) Have you noticed an increase in patrolling by the Lake & McHenry Marine Units and the Conservation Police? Yes No
important information? Yes No
Thank you for completing our Questionnaire.